Well, let me start off by saying that this site, and all of the info is amazing! I never knew that there was such a cult following, and as I keep reading, I can see how easily it can become an obsession. My obsession for the last few years has been Swedish snus, so it might be time to start a new one.

I started thinking about using a straight razor because it seems like everything that I use on my face just tears it up, and although my great-grandfathers Gilette DE doesn't do too bad, straight razors are the only thing that I haven't tried. I love a close shave, but I hate shaving at this point.

I am taking the plunge and am going to pick up some vintage razors that some guy is selling locally tomorrow morning (8 straight razors and a strop, for $40 bucks, min. rust, but in fair condition) I figure that even if they need some work, its worth the money. That way I can get a couple honed, and also start working on a couple myself. You'll probably be hearing from me in the near future, and I will try and post some pics tomorrow (or at least razor info) after I pick up the razors and hopefully get some feedback from the masters here. Cheers!